Ground Beef and Macaroni Casserole (Minnesota Hotdish)

This is a time honoured old-school and traditional Minnesota comfort food staple.

1 lb ground beef
2 cups elbow macaroni
½ large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
½ large onion, chopped
1 (16 oz) can tomato sauce
1 lb tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sea salt
¾ tsp. dried basil
¾ tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
½ tsp. chili powder
¼ tsp. garlic powder
⅛ tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 cup beef broth

Cook beef in large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer beef to a bowl.

Cook macaroni, bell pepper and onion in the same skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add cooked beef, tomato sauce, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, basil, oregano, ground black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder and hot pepper sauce. Pour in beef broth.

Cover skillet and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove lid and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-10 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information:
Calories 336 | Total Fat 13g | Saturated Fat 5g | Cholesterol 46mg | Sodium 1040mg | Total Carbohydrate 36g | Dietary Fiber 4g | Total Sugars 7g | Protein 20g | Vitamin C 27mg | Calcium 47mg | Iron 4mg | Potassium 761mg